FCC Prohibits AI-Generated Voices in Robocall Scams

The FCC has declared the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal, citing concerns over scams and voter deception. This ruling allows for fines and lawsuits against robocallers using AI voice cloning, following instances of AI-generated voices being used to discourage voting and extort money from families. The decision comes as rapidly advancing technology raises fears over its potential for abuse, and deems calls made with AI-generated voices "artificial" under a 1991 federal law aimed at curbing junk calls, enabling the FCC to take action against violators and providing additional tools for prosecution.